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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #366 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $281 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Florida Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 8,315 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Florida Tech?
- Quinnipiac University is 15% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Quinnipiac than Florida Institute of Technology ($49,170.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Quinnipiac ($30,752 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 27.1% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($12,546 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($29,689 vs. $27,218)
Quinnipiac vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 99 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Quinnipiac vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Florida Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Florida Tech and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $62,600)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/